spooky homemade marshmallows

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 cup water, room temperature, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 (1 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup karo® light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons spice islands® pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons argo® corn starch

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 45 mins


• combine 1/2 cup water, salt and gelatin in large bowl of a stand mixer. stir and set aside.
• combine remaining 1/2 cup water, sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium heat. bring to a boil, stirring frequently. using a candy thermometer, cook until mixture reaches 240 degrees f or soft ball stage.
• gradually pour the hot syrup over the gelatin mixture with the mixer on low. turn the mixer on its highest speed and beat for 8 minutes. add vanilla and beat an additional 2 minutes. the mixing bowl will get very full. the marshmallows will become very thick, white and shiny. spread mixture greased baking sheet with sides. for thicker marshmallows, use a 13 x 9-inch pan.
• let marshmallows cool at least 4 hours or overnight. combine powdered sugar and corn starch in a shallow pan. cut the marshmallows into bite-size pieces with a sharp knife or scissors, dropping one at a time into the powdered sugar. toss to coat well. store marshmallows in an airtight container in a cool place. best used within 1 month.